the document “Story of Writing” ((files uploaded) p. 6, “Poetic Writing) the genre of Epic Poetry is defined.
How would you explain the notion of epic poetry to someone who never heard about it? Where would you start?
-What is an epic poem?
-What makes it “epic”?
-Which are some of the main characteristics of an epic poem (as explained specifically in “Story of Writing”)?
-What is the background of epic poetry and when did it start approximately?
Before answering this question please read critically the section on Poetic Writing in my document “Story of Writing.”
